Denon AVR-X540BT vs Onkyo PR-RZ5100 review

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The Denon AVR-X540BT vs Onkyo PR-RZ5100 comparison will be extremely helpful for people who want to get a great, powerful receiver with many functions.

Amplifier

The number of channels for receivers is different - 5.2 versus 11.2, respectively, for devices. The value of total harmonic distortion is also different, and for the AVR-X540BT it is 0.08%, but for the PR-RZ5100 it is 0.06%.

Audio features

The manufacturer installed different DACs, the AVR-X540BT received the model 192 KHz/24-bit, but the PR-RZ5100 is equipped with AKM 384 KHz/32-bit. The Bi-amping function is implemented only in the Onkyo PR-RZ5100. The model AVR-X540BT can transmit an audio signal directly to the amplifier and bypasses any DSP processing.

Connectivity

Wireless Internet connection via WIFI is only possible with PR-RZ5100. Each of the receivers has a Bluetooth connector. Access to the Spotify service is on each of the competitors. The number of available streaming services varies for receivers, the Denon AVR-X540BT works with TIDAL, Pandora, but the Onkyo PR-RZ5100 works with Deezer, TIDAL, TuneIn Radio. The quality of 4K/60Hz signal remains unchanged when transmitting from a source to a TV or projector via HDMI for both receivers. Signaling over HDMI in standby mode can provide the AVR-X540BT and the PR-RZ5100. Video scaling is only possible with the PR-RZ5100. Each of the participants of the comparison has a Dolby Vision.

Extensive connections

The number of HDMI inputs/outputs varies depending on the receiver, the AVR-X540BT has 5/1, and the PR-RZ5100 has 8/2. HDMI Audio Return Channel is implemented in both devices. HDMI eARC is not supported by the AVR-X540BT and the PR-RZ5100. When comparing receivers, it becomes clear that each of the rivals can work with HDMI CEC. AVR-X540BT and PR-RZ5100 support the standard HDCP 2.2. In the presence of a built-in phono stage for connecting a vinyl player only at Onkyo PR-RZ5100. Voice control of the basic functions of the receiver is not realized in both models. There is an ECO mode in AVR-X540BT. The Denon AVR-X540BT and the Onkyo PR-RZ5100 can be properly configured using the setup assistant.

Multichannel surround

A Dolby Atmos multichannel audio format is available only in the PR-RZ5100. Only in the PR-RZ5100 realized a DTS:X surround technology.